Southern BYC Qualifers - (Foil - U14, U18) and (Epee/Sabre - U12, U16)
Competitions
| Competition | Entered |
|---|---|
| Mixed/Men’s Under 12 Épée | 18 places |
| Mixed/Men’s Under 14 Épée | – |
| Mixed/Men’s Under 16 Épée | 18 places |
| Women’s Under 12 Épée | 12 places |
| Women’s Under 14 Épée | – |
| Women’s Under 16 Épée | 7 places |
| Mixed/Men’s Under 12 Foil | – |
| Mixed/Men’s Under 14 Foil | 1/ 12 |
| Mixed/Men’s Under 18 Foil | 12 places |
| Women’s Under 12 Foil | – |
| Women’s Under 14 Foil | 12 places |
| Women’s Under 18 Foil | 14 places |
| Mixed/Men’s Under 12 Sabre | 6 places |
| Mixed/Men’s Under 14 Sabre | – |
| Mixed/Men’s Under 16 Sabre | 6 places |
| Women’s Under 12 Sabre | 6 places |
| Women’s Under 14 Sabre | – |
| Women’s Under 16 Sabre | 6 places |
How it runs
- Places
Mixed/Men’s Under 12 Épée, Mixed/Men’s Under 16 Épée: 18 places
Women’s Under 12 Épée, Mixed/Men’s Under 14 Foil, Mixed/Men’s Under 18 Foil, Women’s Under 14 Foil: 12 places
Women’s Under 16 Épée: 7 places
Women’s Under 18 Foil: 14 places
Mixed/Men’s Under 12 Sabre, Mixed/Men’s Under 16 Sabre, Women’s Under 12 Sabre, Women’s Under 16 Sabre: 6 places
Entries
Mixed/Men’s Under 14 Foil · 1 fencer, strongest first by the current rankings
| # | Fencer | Club | Ranked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lathyn Ashton Sarum Swords | Sarum Swords | 37 |
Who can enter
- Mixed/Men’s Under 12 Épée, Women’s Under 12 Épée, Mixed/Men’s Under 12 Foil, Women’s Under 12 Foil, Mixed/Men’s Under 12 Sabre, Women’s Under 12 Sabre: Born in 2015 or later
- Mixed/Men’s Under 14 Épée, Women’s Under 14 Épée, Mixed/Men’s Under 14 Foil, Women’s Under 14 Foil, Mixed/Men’s Under 14 Sabre, Women’s Under 14 Sabre: Born in 2013 or later, and at least 10 on the day
- Mixed/Men’s Under 16 Épée, Women’s Under 16 Épée, Mixed/Men’s Under 16 Sabre, Women’s Under 16 Sabre: Born in 2011 or later
- Mixed/Men’s Under 18 Foil, Women’s Under 18 Foil: Born in 2009 or later
Refunds and fines
- Refunds
Full refund up to 6 weeks before entries close, less platform and card fees
50% refund until entries close, less platform and card fees
No refunds after entries close
2027 SOUTHERN REGION YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BYC QUALIFIERS
Sunday 7th February 2026
This is a Southern Region qualifying event for the British Youth Championships.
Venue: The Deanery CE Academy, Peglars Way, Swindon SN1 7DA.
Please note if entries in a particular event are less than 4, we will aim to run these as a mixed poule, to maximise the amount of fencing. All direct eliminations will be separate.
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS (U18s)
Every under 18 year old must provide the name the adult (for example parent or coach) at the venue responsible for them during the competition and for their departure from the venue. That adult is to acknowledge that responsibility by signing the check-in register. Unaccompanied children may be refused entry. In exceptional circumstances, please contact us to further discuss.
AGE CATEGORIES AT 1ST JANUARY 2026
U12: Born 2015 or 2016
U14: Born 2013 or 2014
U16: Born 2011 or 2012
U18: Born 2009 or 2010
FORMAT
1 round of poules followed by direct elimination. Subject to numbers, poules may be of mixed gender/age group but will be not mixed weapon size. All DE's will be separated
EQUIPMENT
ALL WEAPONS: All fencing clothing and equipment must comply with BF regulations (https://www.britishfencing.com/byc-kit-requirements/).
A minimum standard of 350N/CEN1 mask with back strap, jacket and breeches for all ages and a plastron of 350N/CEN1 for U12/U14 and 800N/CEN2 for U16/U18. Long socks need be pulled up so there is no gap between socks and breeches. Chest guards under the plastron are mandatory for girls. Long hair must be tied back.
(Please make sure your equipment is named – forgotten equipment (usually expensive) is a lot easier to reunite with its owner if it is named.)
FOIL:
U12/14 - maximum blade size 3
U16/18 - blade size 5.
Lame foil bibs with connecting straight wire are compulsory for U16 /U18.
EPEE:
U12/U14 – maximum blade size 2,
U16/U18 – blade size 5
SABRE:
U12/U14 – maximum blade size 2,
U16/U18 – blade size 5
800N/CEN2 glove for all age groups
To assist with the smooth running of the event, each fencer must have at least two working weapons and body wires at the piste as well as the correct clothing.
There will not be an armourer at the competitions.
The link to the rules and penalty chart can be found here: https://www.britishfencing.com/the-fie-rulebooks/
Spectators:
· there is a viewing gallery in the Sports Hall – only fencers, coaches/one supporter and officials are allowed in the fencing area.
· Only fencers are allowed access to the changing rooms.
· Please wear soft soled shoes in the venue – We are liable for any damage to the floors.
CONTACT NUMBERS ON THE DAY SHOULD YOU BE DELAYED OR NOT ATTENDING
Marcus Messer – 07908320373
David Bradley – 07974781595
Lorna Cooke – 07795833105
If you are unwell, held up or not attending the event please contact the organisers as soon as possible so that we can start without delaying. We try hard to work around problems but if there is no notification from you we will start the competition without you and you may well lose your place.
Food and Drink
There will be some catering at the venue (at least hot drinks and snacks) so you should consider bringing food and drink with you although there is a Waitrose across from the school.
IMPORTANT: No nuts or Tuna. The venue has a policy of no nuts or tuna on site.
Progression to the British Youth Championships (BYCs)
BYC Qualification – 1-16 entries = 8 qualify; 17-19 entries = 9 qualify; 20-22 entries = 10 qualify; 23-25 entries = 11 qualify 26-28 entries = 12 qualify; 29-31 entries = 13 qualify; 32+ entries = 14 qualify
Please contact the organisers before leaving the venue to confirm whether you have qualified and wish to accept your place at the BYC's
BYC Byes from 2026 - If you have a bye from last year please let us know – as it affects the qualifying calculations & we need to confirm to BF that you wish to exercise the Bye (even if you decide not to fence at our qualifier)
Please note that by entering this event you are giving permission to SOUTHERN Region Fencing to contact you about this and future events organised by SOUTHERN Region Fencing. Your data will not be passed to third parties. You can remove yourself from the list using the unsubscribe option in any automated emails to you.
In addition, you agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to any governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club/home country/regional/county affiliation, results, age category, penalties.
Photography – BF have a photography policy ( 8 Photography Policy (britishfencing.com) ) please read this if you wish to take photographs or video. We will have a consent form at check in. Please let the organisers know if you do not wish to be photographed. The intention is publish a selection of photographs on the region's Website and Facebook page